Solving Illinois’ people problem requires addressing the high cost of government, which makes the state far less attractive for people looking to plant roots.
Studies from two moving companies list Illinois as the top “outbound state” for 2017.
We're traveling the state to talk to Illinoisans prone to being overlooked.
“I think there is quite a bit of opportunity still in downstate Illinois. Building relationships has been the No. 1 thing about being here. “When I was in school I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual [in] downtown [Chicago] and that was kind of appealing, but at that point in time I was already forming a business...
“My grandfather moved up here for employment. Wagner Castings, back in the ‘60s, was hiring African-Americans in record numbers. “My dad started his business in 1981. I took over 18 years ago now. “He was a very successful African-American business owner. All my life. “That was a time when money was plentiful. Everybody was working....
Heavy losses of Illinoisans to other states have caused the Land of Lincoln to shrink for four consecutive years.
The Land of Lincoln is experiencing weak employment growth and a workforce dropout problem.
Some SNAP-dependent households saw their benefits disappear this holiday season.
Reducing barriers to entry for small businesses is a crucial step toward spurring economic growth in Illinois.
The continuing erosion of Illinois’ tax base is the state’s most pressing budget problem.
Illinois would have seen above-average growth if the state’s workforce had simply grown on par with the rest of the U.S. economy. Instead, poor policy choices have made the state an economic laggard. Illinois’ slow expansion is likely a product of investment-killing tax hikes.
Census data released Dec. 20 show the Land of Lincoln is no longer the fifth-largest state in the U.S.
Exorbitant workers’ comp costs punish small businesses and send employers dashing to Illinois’ neighboring states.
Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn is attempting to squeeze out home-sharing in the 13th Ward.